{"id":4961,"date":"2022-04-18T03:15:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T03:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-04-19T09:23:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T09:23:53","slug":"what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"What can calm an anxious dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_anxiety\" title=\"What home remedy can I give my dog for anxiety?\">What home remedy can I give my dog for anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_anxiety\" title=\"What can I give my dog for anxiety?\">What can I give my dog for anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#What_drugs_can_I_give_my_dog_to_relax\" title=\"What drugs can I give my dog to relax?\">What drugs can I give my dog to relax?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#What_is_the_best_calming_aid_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the best calming aid for dogs?\">What is the best calming aid for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#What_do_vets_give_dogs_for_anxiety\" title=\"What do vets give dogs for anxiety?\">What do vets give dogs for anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#What_are_signs_of_anxiety_in_dogs\" title=\"What are signs of anxiety in dogs?\">What are signs of anxiety in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#What_dog_breeds_are_prone_to_anxiety\" title=\"What dog breeds are prone to anxiety?\">What dog breeds are prone to anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#What_is_a_natural_calming_supplement_for_dogs\" title=\"What is a natural calming supplement for dogs?\">What is a natural calming supplement for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_anything_to_calm_him_down\" title=\"Can I give my dog anything to calm him down?\">Can I give my dog anything to calm him down?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#What_is_a_natural_sedative_for_dogs\" title=\"What is a natural sedative for dogs?\">What is a natural sedative for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_calm_him_down_before_grooming\" title=\"What can I give my dog to calm him down before grooming?\">What can I give my dog to calm him down before grooming?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#What_is_the_best_natural_calming_aid_for_dogs\" title=\"What is the best natural calming aid for dogs?\">What is the best natural calming aid for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#Will_Benadryl_help_dog_anxiety\" title=\"Will Benadryl help dog anxiety?\">Will Benadryl help dog anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-calm-an-anxious-dog\/#Is_there_an_over-the-counter_sedative_for_dogs\" title=\"Is there an over-the-counter sedative for dogs?\">Is there an over-the-counter sedative for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-home-remedy-can-i-give-my-dog-for-anxiety\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_home_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_anxiety\"><\/span>What home remedy can I give my dog for anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>7 Natural Remedies for Dog Anxiety<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Treats and Supplements. Disguise a calming supplement as a well-earned treat!<\/li>\n<li>CBD Oil. CBD oil is useful in so many ways.<\/li>\n<li>Powdered Supplements.<\/li>\n<li>Music.<\/li>\n<li>Anti-Anxiety Clothing.<\/li>\n<li>Aromatherapy.<\/li>\n<li>Massaging and Brushing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-anxiety\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_anxiety\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some types of medication that may be used to treat dog anxiety include the following, but be sure to talk to your vet before giving your pet any medication.<br \/>\nThe best dog anxiety medication.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">The best dog anxiety medication<\/th>\n<td>Prozac (fluoxetine)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\"><\/th>\n<td>Rx<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\"><\/th>\n<td>Antidepressant selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\"><\/th>\n<td>Learn more<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"what-drugs-can-i-give-my-dog-to-relax\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_drugs_can_I_give_my_dog_to_relax\"><\/span>What drugs can I give my dog to relax?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Traditional methods of relieving anxiety in dogs involve medications. Sedatives such as acepromazine, diazepam, and its cousin alprazolam, as well as fluoxetine, the antidepressant clomipramine, trazodone, and an oral gel containing a medication called dexmedetomidine can all be prescribed.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3TWCwixDXHk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-calming-aid-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_calming_aid_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best calming aid for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some that you can use:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Under the Weather \u2013 Calming Soft Chews.<\/li>\n<li>I Heart Dogs \u2013 When You\u2019re Away Comfort Cuddler.<\/li>\n<li>ZenCrate \u2013 Best Dog Calming Aid Relief Crate.<\/li>\n<li>Dog TV \u2013 DogTV.<\/li>\n<li>Pet Acoustics \u2013 Pet Tunes.<\/li>\n<li>Smart Pet Love \u2013 Snuggle Puppy.<\/li>\n<li>EarthHeart \u2013 Canine Calm Spray.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-vets-give-dogs-for-anxiety\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_give_dogs_for_anxiety\"><\/span>What do vets give dogs for anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the most commonly prescribed medications used to treat dog anxiety.<br \/>\nJump to a specific medication:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alprazolam (Xanax)<\/li>\n<li>Amitriptyline.<\/li>\n<li>Buspirone.<\/li>\n<li>Clomipramine (Clomicalm)<\/li>\n<li>Dexmedetomidine (Sileo)<\/li>\n<li>Diazepam (Valium)<\/li>\n<li>Fluoxetine (Reconcile or Prozac)<\/li>\n<li>Lorazepam (Ativan)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-signs-of-anxiety-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_signs_of_anxiety_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are signs of anxiety in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common signs of anxiety in dogs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Barking or howling when owner isn\u2019t home.<\/li>\n<li>Panting and pacing (even when it\u2019s not hot)<\/li>\n<li>Shivering.<\/li>\n<li>Running away and\/or cowering in the corner of a house.<\/li>\n<li>Digging.<\/li>\n<li>Escaping the yard.<\/li>\n<li>Destroying furniture.<\/li>\n<li>Self-harm, including excessive licking or chewing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-dog-breeds-are-prone-to-anxiety\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_are_prone_to_anxiety\"><\/span>What dog breeds are prone to anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog breeds prone to general anxiety include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>German &amp; Australian Shepherd.<\/li>\n<li>Labrador Retriever.<\/li>\n<li>Vizsla.<\/li>\n<li>Border Collie.<\/li>\n<li>Shorthair Pointer.<\/li>\n<li>Cocker Spaniel.<\/li>\n<li>Bichon Frise.<\/li>\n<li>King Charles Spaniel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TY5BXfQYVK0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-natural-calming-supplement-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_natural_calming_supplement_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is a natural calming supplement for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>L-theanine and L-tryptophan supplements are also commonly recommended by veterinarians to help with mild to moderate anxiety, says Dr. Coates. Zylkene, a derivative of a milk protein, can aid in calming your pet naturally. It is often used effectively in senior dogs with new, age-related anxiety.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-give-my-dog-anything-to-calm-him-down\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_anything_to_calm_him_down\"><\/span>Can I give my dog anything to calm him down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may want to give your dog a natural remedy \u2014 like vitamins or amino acids \u2014 that are known to have a calming effect. Call your veterinarian for recommendations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-natural-sedative-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_natural_sedative_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is a natural sedative for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Natural sedatives for dogs, like Rescue Remedy, are usually made from herb and flower extracts such a chamomile and lavender. Pheromones and calming products are also natural ways to soothe an anxious dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-to-calm-him-down-before\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_to_calm_him_down_before_grooming\"><\/span>What can I give my dog to calm him down before grooming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Acepromazine is an over-the-counter tranquilizer and nervous system depressant administered for nervous dogs. The drug works as a dopamine antagonist. It is used to prevent anxiety during thunderstorms, fireworks, and vet or groomer visits.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KNQ-9uEclWA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-natural-calming-aid-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_natural_calming_aid_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is the best natural calming aid for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hemp oil is the true star of these calming dog treats, although they also contain ginger root, Valerian root, chamomile, Hemp oil is the true star of these calming dog treats, although they also contain ginger root, Valerian root, chamomile, passion flower, l-tryptophan, and hemp protein.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-benadryl-help-dog-anxiety\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Benadryl_help_dog_anxiety\"><\/span>Will Benadryl help dog anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the side effects of Benadryl is drowsiness, which helps to calm anxious dogs. The Merck Veterinary Manual states that diphenhydramine may relieve symptoms of mild-to-moderate anxiety in pets associated with travel. It also may help relieve motion sickness.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-there-an-over-the-counter-sedative-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_over-the-counter_sedative_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is there an over-the-counter sedative for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While melatonin has proven beneficial in the management of certain endocrine disorders, it is a helpful adjunct in canine stress disorders. Therefore, melatonin is offered as an over-the-counter recommendation for the dog with hospital associated aggression and anxiety (Table 1).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What home remedy can I give my dog for anxiety?What can I give my dog for anxiety?What drugs can I give my dog to relax?What is the best calming aid for dogs?What do vets give dogs for anxiety?What are signs of anxiety in dogs?What dog breeds are prone to anxiety?What is a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4961"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4961"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4961\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67055,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4961\/revisions\/67055"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4961"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4961"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}